Recipe

Chocolate and orange polenta squares

Put the kettle on and enjoy a piece of this zesty slice with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Jul 31, 2009 2:00pm
  • 1 hr 20 mins cooking
  • Makes 20 Item
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Ingredients

Chocolate and orange polenta squares
  • 180 gram (6 ounces) dark eating (semi-sweet) chocolate, melted
  • 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (110g) caster (superfine) sugar
  • 90 gram (3 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour
  • 1/2 cup (85g) polenta
  • 1/3 cup (40g) ground almonds
  • 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
Orange glaze
  • 1/2 cup (80g) pure icing (confectioners') sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice

Method

Chocolate and orange polenta squares
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease 20cm x 30cm (8-inch x 12-inch) rectangular pan; line base and long sides with baking paper then a strip of foil, extending paper 5cm (2 inches) over sides.
  • 2
    Spread chocolate evenly over foil in base of pan. Refrigerate about 10 minutes or until set.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, beat sour cream, sugar and butter in small bowl with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add sifted flour and remaining ingredients. Beat on medium speed about 3 minutes or until mixture is changed to a paler colour; spread over chocolate.
  • 4
    Bake about 25 minutes. Cool slice in pan 10 minutes, then refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate sets.
  • 5
    To make orange glaze, combine ingredients in small bowl.
  • 6
    Turn slice top-side down onto board, carefully remove paper and foil from base. Turn slice top-side up; spread slice with glaze. Refrigerate until set before cutting.

Notes

Store squares in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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